Arts and Culture News page: 1

Latest polling paints dire picture for Israel in U.S. politics

Sott | 2026-04-26, 21:49

Israel's plummeting popularity has been driven by the Gaza genocide and Iran war, but it has been building for decades. We

Young artist gains global attention through Art Basel Qatar

Gulf-Times | 2026-04-26, 21:49

For Yasamin Shaikhi, it was a moment of realisation and great pride when her artwork ‘The Loudest Grain’ made of rice, won Media City Qatar’s inaugural 'Next in Arts' programme at Art Basel Qatar 2026. It was a great moment in her career as several

Street artist Peter Drew on why his 'Aussie' posters are still important

Peter Drew has been hanging 'Aussie' posters in cities around Australia for 10 years, and has no plans to stop. ...

Inside world’s largest and yet unsolved art heist at Boston museum

Daily Sabah | 2026-04-26, 20:55

The 1990 theft of 13 works from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, now valued at more than $500 million, has yet to be solved. It remains the largest art theft in history, far s ...

The art of making your business antifragile

The Philadelphia Inquirer | 2026-04-26, 20:25

ILLUSTRATION BY RUTH MACAPAGAL (Last of two parts)

UAE National Pavilion participates at 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia

The Gulf Time | 2026-04-26, 20:04

ABU DHABI / WAM The National Pavilion of the United Arab Emirates will participate at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, which will open on 6 May, and continue through to 22 November, 2026. It will welcom the public on 9 May. The

London venue cancels ‘grotesque’ antisemitic art exhibition following UKLFI complaint

Virtual Jerusalem | 2026-04-26, 19:25

A controversial art exhibition featuring antisemitic imagery was canceled in London after UK Lawyers for Israel raised concerns. The show depicted Jews in grotesque caricatures and blood libel. | Read More Israel Insider | NOWlej ...

Arts funding gap in the north must be closed | Letters

The Guardian | 2026-04-26, 18:28

Christine Baranski and Sharon Maher make the case for investment in regions other than London

Fobally Gallery Showcases Art Teachers’ Creative Power in ‘Breathtaking’ Exhibition

This Day | 2026-04-26, 18:16

Nigeria | 18 hours ago Yinka Olatunbosun In a society where art education is often overlooked, a new exhibition in Lagos is shifting attention back to the people quietly shaping Nigeria’s creative future — art teachers. Art teachers in Nigeria are stepping out

Inside the world's largest art heist when over $500M of paintings were stolen from a ...

The Washington Times | 2026-04-26, 17:55

For decades, the 1990 theft of 13 artworks from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - now valued at more than $500 million - has remained unsolved. ...

ANC program helps new Canadian artists navigate a difficult industry

CBC | 2026-04-26, 17:37

Making a career as an artist can be difficult, but finding success can be extra difficult for new Canadians and racialized people, says Ben Chapman-Smith, a project leader with the Association for New Canadians (ANC). ...

Inside the world’s biggest art heist: $500M of paintings stolen from Boston museum

ABC News | 2026-04-26, 17:34

A former FBI agent offers the first detailed account of how suspect was found. ...

Arts funding gap in the north must be closed

The Observer | 2026-04-26, 17:28

It was pleasing to read about Labour’s commitment to the principle of access to art for “everyone” (Editorial, 17 April). Everyone seemingly in London, where a whopping £135m has been invested in the V&A East museum – the latest addition to the buzzing

TOI painting event draws 1,000 students in Dehradun

The Times of India | 2026-04-26, 17:11

Dehradun: A painting competition organised by The Times of India, in collaboration with Pacific Mall, Imagination Academy of Fine Art and Whimsiland, was held from April 24 to 26 at Pacific Mall, drawing nearly 1,000 students from over 50 schools.Young artists

Memory Lane Village to design and build a living tree museum

CBC | 2026-04-26, 16:25

The Lake Charlotte Area Heritage Society is working to create an Atlantic Coast arboretum. The idea is to blend the area's cultural and natural history. The CBC's Molly MacNaughton reports. ...

Lucian Freud’s assistant performs brushstrokes in Kate Moss film about artist

AOL | 2026-04-26, 16:20

Sir Derek Jacobi plays the artist Lucian Freud in a forthcoming feature film but, in the pursuit of accuracy, it is not his hands

Decapitated world: Exclusive interview on the 80th birthday of Israeli sculptor Yaacov Dorchin

Virtual Jerusalem | 2026-04-26, 16:13

At 80, Yaacov Dorchin opens a new Tel Aviv show of iron sculptures, blending angels, fish, memory, and war-time reflection. | Read More in JPost.com – Culture News | The Jerusalem Post ...

Inside the world’s largest art heist when over $500M of paintings were stolen from a ...

The Manila Times | 2026-04-26, 15:30

BOSTON, AP — For decades, the 1990 theft of 13 artworks from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum — now valued at more than $500 million — has remained unsolved. It remains the largest art theft in history

Istanbul exhibition features artist voice via art at Karaköy Palace

Daily Sabah | 2026-04-26, 15:08

Blending heritage restoration with contemporary art, the Kültür Medeniyet Vakfı (KÜME) opened its ArtıKÜME 2025 and ODAK exhibitions at Karaköy Palas in Istanbul on Saturday, intro ...

Inside Milan Design Week: Fashion houses, art, bold new ideas

Daily Sabah | 2026-04-26, 15:08

Maurizio Cattelan, the artist behind such works as a golden toilet titled 'America,' opened Milan Design Week by inviting people for an informal exchange of favorite objects in fro ...

Derrick Adams Paints Black Joy When We Need It Most

New York Times | 2026-04-26, 14:03

There’s more to Derrick Adams’s paintings than Black joy. But that complicated emotion is what tugs at the heart. ...

Saudi Arabia explores museum cooperation with Victoria and Albert Museum in London

Saudi Gazette | 2026-04-26, 13:47

LONDONSaudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture discussed potential areas of cooperation with Victoria and Albert Museum during an official visit to London, including long- and short-term loans, art exhibition

Sculptor of Queen Elizabeth’s memorial statue speaks out after critics uproar

The News International | 2026-04-26, 13:21

The sculptor who created the memorial of Queen Elizabeth for what would be her 100th birthday had she been alive, finally comes forward with his reasons for not choosing to

Philadelphia Museum welcomes Rocky statue with new exhibition

Daily Sabah | 2026-04-26, 13:20

Every day, visitors from around the world make their way to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, not necessarily for the galleries inside, but for a statue of a fictional b ...

York Railway Museum central hall plan changes to cut overheating risk

BBC News | 2026-04-26, 13:04

Council officers say the changes would not affect the